Spray Gun Cleaning System
When used together with disposable cups, this system allows safe, fast color changes in 25 seconds or less. Mounted in the spraybooth, this pneumatic device eliminates wasted trips to and from the booth, keeping paint jobs and guns cleaner. Also, it’s suitable for waterborne and solvent-based paints.
ASA Announces Renewing and New Associate Members
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced many associate members have renewed their memberships and several new companies have joined ASA as associate members. Associate members renewing their ASA membership during the third quarter of 2008 include: 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, Access Fleet, Airtex Products, American Impact Media Corp., Atlas Copco Compressors Inc., Auto Profit Masters,
Choosing the Right Spray Gun
The next generation of spray guns will be more efficient and productive thanks to new nozzles, increased transfer efficiency and less air.
Auction, Raffle for March Taylor Fund Slated for NACE
A silent auction and raffle to support the March Taylor Memorial Fund, which supports training for collision industry technicians, will be held at this year’s NACE, Nov. 4-6 in Las Vegas. The silent auction featuring products from Kent Automotive, Dent Fix Equipment, 3M, Infratech, Car-O-Liner, SATA, Miller and others will be held during the Collision
I-CAR to Cover Emerging, Future Industry Trends at Meeting
The 2008 I-CAR International Annual Meeting will be an opportunity for the industry to not only provide feedback to I-CAR, but also receive firsthand information from a number of vehicle manufacturers and other organizations covering emerging technologies and trends within the industry. The meeting’s agenda includes several first-time presenters and technical information exclusive to attendees.
New Mixing/Paint Cup
SATA RPS (Rapid Preparation System) is a single-use mixing cup for painting, staining, varnishing, refilling and storing paint/stain/varnish material. No special adapter is required. It can be used for mixing and refilling, and has easy-to-read graduations. The QCC system permits quick cup change and also attaches to SATA spray guns with standard threads. No strainer
Supplier Web Directory
The BodyShop Business Quick Reference Guide is a “Yellow Pages” for companies with a Web presence that offer products and services specifically designed for the collision repair industry. The directory is broken into two parts: 1. Products by Category 2. Alphabetical Company Listing Click HERE to download the PDF. Alphabetical Company Listing: 1-800EveryRim: www.1-800everyrim.com
Singin’ the Blues in Montana: Blue Body Paint
Name: Blue Body & Paint Location: Billings, Mont. Owner: Delane Langton Established: 1989 Square Footage: 4,320 Number of Employees: Two Repair Volume: 10 per month (collision) Average Repair Ticket: $2,000 Delane Langton has the blues. It’s not that he’s sad … it’s just that, well … he likes the color! All of his cars are